Shahid Kapoor`s latest release, O`Romeo, was released in theatres on February 13. The film, directed by Vishal Bhardwaj, has done reasonably well at the box office in its first week. Actor Hrithik Roshan, who watched the film in its first week, has showered praise on the gangster drama. He lauded the team, especially Shahid’s standout performance in the film.
Hrithik Roshan on O`Romeo
Taking to X (formerly Twitter) on Friday, Hrithik wrote that the film’s quirkiness gradually wins you over. He also lauded Shahid`s performance in the film and claimed that he does the genre the best. The superstar urged audiences to watch the movie in theatres, also singling out a “running in circles” action sequence as especially brilliant.
Hrithik wrote, “The quirkiness of ORomeo eventually wins you over. I had fun. shahidkapoor you do this genre BEST. Too good you are. Go watch it in the theatres, guys. Also that running in circles action was brilliant.”
The quirkiness of #ORomeo eventually wins you over. I had fun. @shahidkapoor you do this genre BEST. Too good you are. Go watch it in the theatres guys. Also that running in circles action was brilliant.
— Hrithik Roshan (@iHrithik) February 20, 2026
Vishal Bhardwaj on O`Romeo box office
O`Romeo is also touted to be director Vishal Bhardwaj’s most successful film so far. Sharing his thoughts, Vishal Bhardwaj said, “To evoke a reaction from the audience, one has to reinvent oneself with every story. Creation begins where comfort ends. O’Romeo was born in that space. I believe O’Romeo is going to be my most successful film at the box office.”
O`Romeo is an emotionally charged story of love, loss, and consequence. According to the makers, the film revolves around “the irreversible consequences of love denied.” The film draws inspiration from a chapter in Mafia Queens of Mumbai by Hussain Zaidi and is said to be based on the life of gangster Hussain Ustara, played by Shahid Kapoor.
Hrithik Roshan`s work front
The actor was last seen in the film War 2 co-starring Jr NTR. Directed by Ayan Mukerji, the film failed to make a mark at the box office. The actor is currently focused on Krrish 4 with which he will also turn director.
Recently, it was reported that Hrithik Roshan will be returning for the sequel of Zindagi Na Milegi Na Dobaara directed by Zoya Akhtar. However, there is no confirmation on the same.